I learned how to edit by asking questions, sucking the brains, of any editor that would answer and teach me.  I developed my craft.  I won state and national awards.  

As technology and software changed over the years I realized that if you know how to copy and paste in a Word document, you can edit.  It’s the basis of all editing, even video.  Knowing the technical aspects of editing and learning the new software don’t make you a great or even a good editor.  

Knowing why you use certain shots, at specific times, and how to use sound are some of the elements that make you a good editor.  I teach college students and professional video editors the theory of the edit.  I am teaching my replacements.

Regardless of the platform, Avid, Final Cut Pro or another system, I focus on editing elements that every person can incorporate in the classroom or on the job.  I encourage questions and discussion.  I am available after the class or event has ended to mentor anyone who wants to learn more.  
Contact me if I can add value to your classroom, workshop or seminar. 



 

Adjunct Professor
Front Range Community College
Classes: Video Editing I, Video Editing II, Videography

I teach the equipment, the software and the why of shooting and editing video.  With over a decade as a Professional Video Editor I am able to honesty tell the students what the working world of the newsroom and the production is like.  I give my students projects that they could face on the job.

Sample Projects:
Silent Movie
Commercial
Sound and Pictures
Personality Profile
Web Profile

I created a Capstone project for the students in the Multimedia Graphic Design program.  I partnered with the Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to produce the 2010 Emmy Award Show.  Students were in charge of converting DVDs into Quicktime Movies, building the graphics and backgrounds, typesetting and editing the video.  

I hope to continue the partnership with NATAS to continue to provide the Emmy Capstone Project to students.

View two segments from the Emmy Capstone Project created by my students in the Multimedia Graphics Design Program at Front Range Community College, Summer of 2010.

 

 
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